IT concepts encompass the foundational principles and technologies that support modern information systems. This includes networking, databases, operating systems, virtualization, and cloud computing.
The process of connecting secrets managers with other systems, applications, or cloud services to automate the retrieval and use of secrets. Secrets managers often provide integrations with popular development frameworks, deployment tools, and cloud platforms to streamline secret management.
Identity Provider (IdP)
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A trusted entity responsible for authenticating users and issuing identity tokens or assertions that can be used to access federated services. IdPs manage user identities and credentials, often through techniques like SAML, OAuth, or OpenID Connect.
Proxy
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A proxy is an intermediary that routes requests between a client and a server, often used for security, logging, or anonymization. In IAM, proxies can be used to handle authentication, monitor access, or enforce security policies by intercepting requests before they reach the target service.
Proxyless
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In IAM, proxyless refers to an architecture where a client interacts directly with a service or resource without an intermediary (proxy). This can be mean access cloud services using an application programming interface (API).
Quota
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In IAM and workload management, a quota refers to the predefined limits set on resources that a user, machine, or application can access. For instance, quotas may restrict the number of API calls, storage usage, or the number of machines a user can provision within a cloud environment.
High Availability (HA)
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A system design approach and associated service implementation that ensures a certain degree of operational continuity during a given time period. In workload management, HA ensures that critical workloads have minimal downtime, while IAM systems ensure users or machines have continuous access to systems.
Syncing
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The process of synchronizing data between multiple devices or platforms to ensure consistency and accessibility. Password managers often support syncing to enable users to access their passwords and sensitive information across different devices and environments.
Browser Extension
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A software component that extends the functionality of a web browser by adding features or capabilities. Password managers often provide browser extensions to automatically fill login forms, generate strong passwords, and facilitate secure authentication on websites.
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
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SDLC is a structured process for developing software, consisting of phases such as planning, designing, coding, testing, deploying, and maintaining. In IAM, the SDLC is critical for ensuring that identity and access controls are built securely into software products throughout their development.
Software Development Kit (SDK)
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An SDK is a set of tools, libraries, and documentation that enables developers to build software applications for specific platforms or services. In IAM, SDKs are often provided by IAM solutions or cloud providers to allow seamless integration of identity and access management functionality into applications.
